Boldly Beef
Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane, and environmentally sustainable way by using the latest technology and resources. Currently, Minnesota is home to over 18,000 beef farmers and ranchers. Meet the people and the process involved in raising beef from the pasture to the plate.
Meet Minnesota Beef Farmers
The Millers
Seedstock - Mabel, MN
We are Miller's Viewlawn Angus, located in Mabel, MN. We have a 240-cow Angus seedstock operation located right on the Minnesota-Iowa border.
The Weber Vanderwals
Feedyard - Sanborn, MN
A fourth-generation farmer in Sanborn, Minnesota. All of their workers are family members. Running a feedyard is very capital-intensive, so expenditures cross generations.
The Hansons
Cow-Calf - Comfrey, MN
We are J&J Hanson Herefords, located near Comfrey, Minnesota within the south central part of the state. We have sixty cows and heifers that will calve this spring.
The Kerkhoffs
Feedyard - Redwood, MN
A finisher feedlot, taking steers at 800-900 pounds and finishing them to 1450-1600 pounds. Some of my favorite hobbies include playing basketball and softball, as well as motorcycling.
The Thompsons
Cow-Calf - Barnesville, MN
Four Hill Farms is a cow/calf farm in Barnesville, Minnesota that utilizes technology through apps in order to increase efficiency, utilization of resources and animal care.
The Kuschels
Cow-Calf - Sebeka, MN
Rocking K Ranch always strives to move forward and learn how the new technologies fit into their ranch, while still holding onto the traditions of yesterday.
The Winkelmanns
Feedyard - Morgan, MN
5M Feeders is a family business that raises bottle calves. They work hard daily to feed and take care of their animals for optimal health and to produce a quality consumer product.
Meet a 5-year-old Cattle Feeder
Feedyard - Litchfield, MN
The Beef Production Story
The process of raising beef is among the most complex of any food. Across this journey, one primary thing remains constant – the beef community’s shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.
Beef in a Sustainable Diet
The latest science and nutritional research shows how beef contributes important nutrients to an overall healthy diet and lifestyle as well as how the way in which cattle are raised can impact your choices at the meat case and on the menu.
Ensuring Beef Safety, From Farm To Fork
From farm to fork, everyone plays an important role in beef safety. Safety plays an essential function across the beef lifecycle journey – from the cattle ranches across the U.S., to the meat processing plants, to your kitchen table.
Animal Care and The Modern Rancher
Cattle ranchers have many tools to keep the animals in their care healthy and safe, including nutrition programs, veterinary care and good management practices that are science-based, regulated and, above all, good for the animal and the consumer.